Independence and Lex Parsimoniae

The Flag of Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
Crushed by the Russian government in 1999

Many regions and people demand independence. Tibet from China, Chechnya from Russia, West Papua from Indonesia, South Mindanao from Philippines, Kurds from Turkey, etc. 

Previously, I already said that independence movements are inherently RACIST. I have another reason to take the initial position of supporting the government in crushing those racists: the Occam's razor or lex parsimoniae.

Lex Parsimoniae

For you who are not aware of this simple (pun intended) principle, let me enlighten you. It is a philosophical tool that we used frequently. According to its wikipedia's page, we can say:

"among competing hypotheses, the one that makes the fewest assumptions should be selected." 

In other words: "the simpler, the better."

Here is an example: A tree burned. Why?

We can answer that question by saying some aliens beamed it with their laser gun. But that means we need to assume that aliens exist! Not only that, we also must assume that they have laser gun and motivation to burn that tree!

We can also answer that the tree is part of a larger forest fire. No need for far-fetch assumptions involving alien and laser gun. But, we must assume the tree is located in a forest! We also must assume, SOMETHING must start the forest fire!

The third explanation is, a lightning hit it. No alien & laser guns assumptions necessary. No "located in the forest" assumptions needed. Therefore, this 3rd hypotheses is the best one.

Independence

So how to use this philosophical tool in the case of independence? Simple, COMPARE the 2 different scenarios. The end goal is the same: the prosperity of the people.

Independence scenario:

Current horrible condition -> Tough independence fight -> independence! -> Tough fight against corruption, nepotism, incompetence, etc. -> Prosperity!

Unity scenario:

Current horrible condition -> Tough fight against corruption, nepotism, incompetence, etc. -> Prosperity! 

See that when we don't choose independence we eliminate 2 steps? If that is not simpler, I don't have freakin clue what "simpler" means.

What? You said that the current government can't minimize corruption because they are different race/ethnic/religion? Back again to my previous argument, then you are a racist! Or anti-Muslim/Christian/whatever!

In essence: Fix your damned country, don't break it! Is it that hard?